Museka pleaded guilty at Manchester Crown Court to causing death by dangerous driving, driving with no insurance or valid licence and driving with excess alcohol.

Jailing him for eight years, Judge Adrian Smith told him: "No sentence can possible reflect the loss of the life of Becky - a young, bright and hugely popular young woman who was about to finish her university education.

“She had a bright and happy future to look forward to and you have left a huge hole in the lives of her family.”

Father of two Museka came to the UK in 2000 and claimed political asylum which was granted until 2016 when his case will be reviewed.

Members of Becky’s family wept as prosecutor Tina Landale told the court that Becky was not wearing a seatbelt in the rear of the Chevrolet which was driven by friend Parvinder Singh.

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She was sitting in the rear with another friend when the car was struck.

Museka had ignored the warnings from a broken-down motorist who shone his torch and waved his arms to attract his attention.

He had travelled 1.5 miles at around 70 mph when the front of his car hit the rear of Mr Singh’s car as it tried to avoid a collision.

Becky was thrown through the rear nearside window.

Museka told police at the scene: "I do not know what happened. I was driving and then - bang.”

The insurance company worker said he could not explain why he was on the motorway as he had been to a party in Openshaw, Manchester and lived in Clayton a short distance away.

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In a victim impact statement, Becky’s mother Susan said: ”Becky had many plans for the future and was just starting out on her adult life.

"She was a beautiful young woman inside and out. It has totally devastated our family.”

Becky’s father Timothy in his victim impact statement:” She attracted people to her with her infectious laugh and beaming smile.

"We have lost a daughter and a beautiful shining light.

“We miss her smile, her love and her carefree attitude. There are some people in life who are very special and Rebecca was one of those people.”

Miss Nicola Gatto, defending, said Museka was "consumed with regret and remorse" for the death.

“He is living in a never ending nightmare but he does not ask for sympathy or pity,” she added.

“He realises nothing he can say can bring adequate solace to the family.”